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Hope Lanter explains how to read an audiogram, the chart that measures your hearing. Frequency runs left to right in Hz, loudness in decibels on the vertical axis. Higher positions mean better hearing, lower ones mean hearing loss.
Hope Lanter explains how to read an audiogram, the chart that measures your hearing. Frequency runs left to right in Hz, loudness in decibels on the vertical axis. Higher positions mean better hearing, lower ones mean hearing loss.
Ever wondered what an audiogram is and how to read it? Not the most exciting topic, but let's give it a try. An audiogram is a visual representation of your hearing test results. It shows how well you hear different sounds at various frequencies, from low pitches to high pitches, so bass to treble. Also, from low tones like a bass drum to high tones like a whistle, we have the frequency measured in hertz. Then from top to bottom is a measurement of loudness measured in decibels. So the goal is the closer the line is to the top of the chart or the lower the number, the better your hearing is at that frequency or pitch. Lines further down on the chart indicate hearing loss at those pitches. Understanding your audiogram helps guide the right treatment plan. If you've had a hearing test, ask your audiologist to explain what it means for your hearing health, or comment below on when the last time you had your hearing tested.
